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In a world producing waste like it is going out of fashion, Ireland's Junk Kouture competition seeks to inspire and educate the nation's youth by challenging them to recycle trash into trends. Elizabeth ...

Within a progressively results-driven society, fashion and design schools across the world have been reduced to mere digits on a list. Looking beyond the esteemed Central Saint Martins in London, Elizabeth ...

Bow has become one of Dublin's go-to destinations for fashion, both new and vintage, over the last four years. This unique boutique is run by two friends, Wendy Crawford and Margaret O'Rourke, who have ...

At October's Peroni Moda Awards, Northern Irish knitwear designer, Mary Callan, wowed with a handcrafted wool dress inspired by the beer's famous Blue Ribbon label. As part of her prize, she had the opportunity ...

An innovative boutique-café in downtown Dublin, Tamp & Stitch seamlessly unites coffee and fashion. Since opening last May, the owners have worked to create a new destination for Dubliners by offering ...

While Dublin is one city without a Mercedes-Benz fashion week, style takes over the Irish capital during the annual Dublin Fashion Festival. This year's edition, which took place from September 6 to 9, ...

One year ago, Project51 opened on Dublin's South William Street, bringing the concept of the design collective to Ireland. Developed and founded by jeweller Eoin McDonnell, Project51 is a dynamic place ...

Since 2009, mother-daughter duo Nicola Orriss and Georgia Scott have been making the wet Irish weather a bit more bearable. Their product range, Georgia in Dublin, has given rainy days a new look with ...

Since launching in 2010, designist has brought unique and affordable housewares and gifts to downtown Dublin. The shop has also established itself as an invaluable resource for local designers, as owners ...

This year marks the fifth edition of Dublin's Better Fashion Week, one of the Irish capital's largest fashion events. The project brings ethics and sustainability to the forefront with a series of talks, ...

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